
Pro-tip: use your paddle attachment or a solid metal whisk attachment. The plastic whisk attachment melted off because of the friction! (you can see that on Instagram too, here.) I was letting my mixer really whip the cream cheese but when I went to lift up the beaters, the whisk attachment stayed in the frosting and the post that it was attached to was still in the head of my mixer. I made pounds and pounds of my easy cream cheese frosting.

And here and here are pics from her wedding.) (If you want to check out my cake making adventures on Instagram you can here, here, and here. I made and frosted more than 300 red velvet cupcakes with this cream cheese frosting. It is what I made my sister for her birthday just a few months before.Īnyways. I am asked to make it for almost every special occasion now. She wanted gluten free red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. Total Time: 10 mins Hands-on Time: 10 mins Makes: 22 servings Ingredients. My sister got married this past May and I made her wedding cake and the cupcakes to serve at her reception.
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The butter and cream cheese really need a full 5 minutes of whipping to incorporate lots of air and make the finished frosting nice and smooth.įunny story.

I'd just suggest using a heavy-duty model if you can.Įven when softened the frosting is quite thick and could burn out the motor on a mixer if you aren't careful. Use a stand mixer with either a whisk or paddle attachment or an electric mixer. Overbeating can cause a runny cream cheese frosting. Tips for Perfect Frosting Do not overbeat the cream cheese.

You can also use a handheld mixer, I have many times. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until the frosting is fluffy (as per the recipe below). You just turn it on, and then come back a few minutes later. I love my stand mixer, and that is definitely the easiest way to go. To make frosting you really need some sort of electric mixer. The second secret is to whip, whip, WHIP! 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Preparation Using an electric mixer on medium-low speed, beat cream cheese, butter, and salt in a large bowl until smooth. The more you whip your frosting, the fluffier it will be. If they are nice and soft they will whip easily which will give you a light and creamy frosting.
